The cheapest and fastest trains from Alton to Leeds
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alton to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alton to Leeds will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 2 trains that leave Alton for Leeds every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 297 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Alton to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alton to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 297 km
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£101 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alton to Leeds
Trains from Alton to Leeds run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:10, the last at 20:44. The fastest train covers the 297 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 02:10 |
Last train 20:44 |
Train companies: LNER from Alton to Leeds trainsLNER trains will get you between Alton and Leeds from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Alton to Leeds train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alton to Leeds by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Alton and Leeds
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:00 Saturday 07:30 - 17:30 Sunday 08:30 - 16:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1. Lifts to Platform 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, Station Road
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
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